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UMaine men’s basketball player serving academic suspension; post player commits to women’s team

Maine's Gerald McLemore (left) and Kilian Cato (right) defend Hartford's Wes Cole during a game in January 2012. Cato hopes to rejoin the team in January after serving an academic suspension during the current semester.

UMaine coach Richard Barron is prohibited by NCAA rules from talking about a recruit until after she has signed a National Letter of Intent. That period begins in November.

UMaine appears to have a need for a taller center next season after the graduation of 6-4 Ali Nalivaika, who has been plagued by knee injuries. That would leave Anna Heise (6-3) as the Bears’ only post player over 6 feet, although 6-2 Mikaela Gustafsson could see front-court duty.